What You Can Achieve As An Interior Designer

Open the door to a world of opportunity.

A full or part-time career as an interior designer offers one of the few remaining opportunities for individual freedom, self-expression and financial gain. It’s also a lot of fun and can lead to varying degrees of fame and fortune.

This interior design course will show you how to navigate the interior design industry. At the end of this course, you will have the necessary training and skills to successfully handle virtually any assignment. You will have an insider’s knowledge of what the market requires and how to go about providing it.

As an interior designer. you will have the opportunity of being your own boss and working from home. With a home office and low overheads you can start as a self-employed interior designer and build your business and reputation project by project. Or you may choose to first gain experience in a larger design company. Here you can develop your professional contacts, gain a greater sense of self-confidence and build a following of satisfied clients.

Using the knowledge and skills you’ll acquire through this interior design course, you may also choose to turn your own home into a showcase of your talent, with your surrounds being a live portfolio of your design ability.

You may also wish to work in residential, commercial or hospitality design, the furniture, textile or construction industries, or exhibition design. Remember, the interior designer is even needed to design film and television sets. Perhaps this might be you.

With experience, your commissions can eventually vary from designing residential interiors to interiors of large public buildings like galleries, exhibitions and trade shows, or commercial interiors like offices, retail spaces and holiday rental apartments, or hospitality interiors for cafes, restaurants and bars.

Opportunities for trained interior designers are everywhere. You can operate your own business, work freelance or seek assignments in design or architectural consultancies, in department and furniture stores, hotel and restaurant chains, antique dealers, furniture and textile manufacturers, as well as in display and merchandising. If you prefer a sales career, selling or working with furniture, carpets, wallpapers or any related field, your training and qualifications will prove of great benefit.

Explore colour and texture as an interior designer.

Be prepared for one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life!

Interior design is one of the few professions that does not discriminate in any way. You can be any age, sex, race or religion and become a successful interior designer. You can work from home or office. To a large degree you can choose your own hours and the nature of the work you accept.

This craft does not demand a university degree or other academic qualifications. Once you know what the industry requires, you have a highly marketable skill.

By definition you become a professional interior designer with your first paid assignment. Be prepared for one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life!

At the end of this course, you will have the necessary training and skills to successfully handle virtually any assignment. You will have an insider’s knowledge of what the market requires and how to go about providing it.

Work in interior design can offer financial security for life. Australians lavish money and attention on their homes. In many businesses and retail spaces it’s an obligation that can’t be ignored. There is also the quiet but undeniable pleasure of seeing your concepts become a reality and the satisfaction of delighting your clients.

You’ll find that interior design is an adventure limited only by your own imagination and flair – qualities which will be further developed throughout this course.

Testimonials

“My favourite thing about my job is seeing my clients’ faces light up once we have completed the changes. I once had client who turned to me and said, 'I think I no longer want to sell' after seeing her home set up for the photo shoot.”

“Don’t be put off thinking you need a degree. A lot of interior design thinkers are not compatible with the lecture hall environment of study [but] this course is a great alternative, as long as you are willing to put in the hard yards.”

"After searching the Internet and reading about the various correspondence courses on offer, I discovered The Interior Design Academy’s Professional Interior Design Course. I felt that it was the one for me."

"The biggest plus for me with this course was the flexibility of distance learning. This interior design course is well written and very up to date. I really appreciated my tutor’s feedback and that support was important to the whole learning process."

“[The course] gave me confidence in this space, and, by the end, I had a portfolio that was relevant and a series of document templates that have been so useful in the “real world” – I haven’t looked back.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course and it’s the best study decision I’ve ever made. The course covered everything ... from colour schemes, plans and ecofriendly designs. It was easy to follow and there was no pressure.”

“Even being in this industry for 13 years, I still learnt a thing or two. I would highly recommend this course, whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for years. You never stop learning."

"Living in a country town I would not have had the opportunity to study Interior Design, let alone have a career, were it not for the convenience of the correspondence course. I have also enjoyed being able to work at my own pace in a relaxed home environment."

"Studying with The Interior Design Academy was a pleasure. I was provided with all necessary information and time to complete assignments, it was affordable and convenient! My tutor always kept me informed."

“My passion lies in helping people transforming their homes. Time and time again I have referred to my course assignments and tutorials to help me in my business – especially in terms of engagement and how to charge a client.”

"I am well on to my way to making a six figure salary, with another five commissions that I’m currently working on just for this year. I looked at The Interior Design Academy as an investment in my career."

“As each tutorial progressed I gained confidence in the work I was achieving. On completion of the course, I found that having sourced different suppliers and companies to meet different aspects of the tutorials, I had amassed a huge portfolio of contacts."

“I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this interior design course to anyone. Whether a beginner or someone looking to refine their skills in interior design, this course can help you!"

"The Academy was truly the beginning of my journey; the course was informative, interesting and creative. The resources were brilliant and the assistance and feedback provided by my tutor was invaluable."

“Acquiring my diploma with The Interior Design Academy has given me such confidence and a great sense of satisfaction. I have already made a name for myself and now that I am a qualified professional interior designer I can get my business going.".

Please direct any questions you may have to the Academy: Phone +61 (2) 9327-7778 or email [email protected]

We appreciate that you may wish to speak with someone who has completed the course, however, we respect our graduates time and privacy and must be mindful of their own professional commitments. We therefore ask that you contact us directly.

ABOUT THE INTERIOR DESIGN ACADEMY

The Interior Design Academy has proudly provided interior design courses and training since 2003. Our directors and principals have been involved in all aspects of media work and distance education for over 30 years and we have provided interior design courses online to students in over 80 countries and territories.

FIND US IN YOUR LOCATION

Courses available to anyone in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Canberra and all regional and metropolitan areas. As the course is conducted online, you can undertake it from any location in the world. The Interior Design Academy is a division of Australian News and Feature Service Pty Ltd. Our sister college in the United Kingdom is the British College of Interior Design providing online interior design courses in Australia and New Zealand.